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4.0 out of 5 stars
The Book,
By Gladys Ann (Hartland, ND) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.D. Salinger: The Catcher In The Rye (Barron's Studies in American Literature) (Paperback)
I believe that in high school, teenagers should read many different types of books in class, not all the same kind of fairy tales, mysterys, whatever kind of genre they choose to read from, or are made to read. "Catcher in the Rye" is a book that has a different tone of reading style most people are not used to. But in order for teens to get a variety in their reading, they should read this book. It shows a teenage boy's life within a few days and throughout the book it has all his thoughts and feelings that are happening at that particular time. Many swear words that are not used in most books are used, plus many comments about the opposite sex. Alot of schools have banned this book in their school because of the profanity. But most teenagers feel this way throughout their lives inside of their mind, so it's not like teenagers have never heard this kind of profanity before. Now it's just being brought out in the open. I believe this is a good book and should be able to be kept on all book shelves through out the world.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Catcher in the Rye,
By Reese (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.D. Salinger: The Catcher In The Rye (Barron's Studies in American Literature) (Paperback)
I liked The Catcher in the Rye because it is a book about just one person and you can follow his life very easily. J.D. Salinger wrote this book in first person which makes you feel like you are living Holden Caulfield's life. You get to know his innermost thoughts and see through his eyes. Holden Caulfield comes from a very wealthy family and has attended many private schools in a small amount of time. He has been kicked out of every school due to pure lack of interest. Even though he is very bright, his perspective on life is all wrong. To Holden, the world is made up of phonies, lies, and cheats. Holden has never felt that any of his teachers or mentors has ever cared much about his life, but more so the grades he gets. He can barely get along with anyone because of his past experiences with people. The mere fact that he cannot cope with others makes his life very depressing. He also is involved with many things a young man shouldn't. Even though times have changed drastically since the 1940's I think that anyone could relate to some of the things he is goes through. J.D. Salinger allows you to get very close with this character by giving you an insight on Holden's life and never letting you know what's going to go on next.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Catcher in the Rye,
By Reese (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: J.D. Salinger: The Catcher In The Rye (Barron's Studies in American Literature) (Paperback)
I liked The Catcher in the Rye because it is a book about just one person and you can follow his life very easily. J.D. Salinger wrote this book in first person which makes you feel like you are living Holden Caulfield's life. You get to know his innermost thoughts and see through his eyes. Holden Caulfield comes from a very wealthy family and has attended many private schools in a small amount of time. He has been kicked out of every school due to pure lack of interest. Even though he is very bright, his perspective on life is all wrong. To Holden, the world is made up of phonies, lies, and cheats. Holden has never felt that any of his teachers or mentors has ever cared much about his life, but more so the grades he gets. He can barely get along with anyone because of his past experiences with people. The mere fact that he cannot cope with others makes his life very depressing. He also is involved with many things a young man shouldn't. Even though times have changed drastically since the 1940's I think that anyone could relate to some of the things he is goes through. J.D. Salinger allows you to get very close with this character by giving you an insight on Holden's life and never letting you know what's going to go on next.
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